Statement of purpose

+ A 1,000-1,500 word essay that addresses your interest in the MSHP program with respect to your academic and professional objectives, the factors that led you to apply to the UTSOA, a situation or job that helped you define your interest, your most substantial professional contribution and why you view it as such, and/or any other factors related to your academic or professional experience that you wish to convey to the admissions committee.

Three letters of recommendation

+ Recommenders may include former instructors and professional employers.

+ Letters should include comments on the applicant’s intellectual, communicative, and leadership abilities as well as his or her capacity for creativity and relevant personal characteristics.

+ After you submit your application and pay your application fee, notification emails will be sent to your recommenders. Any delay in submitting your application or application fee will delay the notifications to your recommenders.

[optional] Portfolio

For MSHP, the portfolio is optional, an opportunity for you to demonstrate abilities in any design or creative field (for applications from a design background, we normally expect to see a portfolio). Show us what you do; show us that you do it well.

Format

Upload portfolios as a single pdf through the portfolio credential on MyStatus. Portfolios should be designed and formatted for on-screen viewing. Maximum file size is 25 MB.

Attribution

For each project, list the applicant’s name, the project’s date, and an indication as to whether the project was academic, office-related, or personal. In the case of collaborative or professional work, the contribution by the applicant must be precisely described.

Organization

The organization of the portfolio is a design exercise. It should be clear, succinct, and thoughtfully composed to best reflect your interests and skills. The quality of the work is of greater importance than quantity.